Chile: UMCOR Responds
After the strongest earthquake in the region in half a century struck central Chile early Saturday, February 27, UMCOR responded with an initial emergency grant to its partners in Chile to help them bring relief to survivors.
The $10,000 grant will help the Methodist Church of Chile (IMECH) and its relief arm, the Methodist Humanitarian Action Team (EMAH), conduct needs assessments and bring water and food to survivors.
Last October, UMCOR dispatched an international disaster response team to Chile to help the Methodist Church there prepare for natural and human-made catastrophes.
Bishop Joel Martinez, interim general secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries, called on "our generous United Methodist constituents to join in the response to the Chile Emergency Advance to strengthen UMCOR's ability to be fully present with resources."
Contributions may be sent and marked Chile Emergency, UMCOR Advance #3021178 on the memo line. One hundred percent of gifts made to this advance will help the people of Chile.